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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
DE
updated 12 days ago

Schaeffler

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Schaeffler AG, a leading global supplier in the automotive and industrial sectors, is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Founded in 1946, the company has established itself as a key player in the development of innovative solutions, particularly in rolling bearings, linear motion, and automotive components. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Schaeffler serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. Renowned for its commitment to quality and precision, Schaeffler offers a unique portfolio of products and services that enhance efficiency and performance. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in electric mobility and digitalisation, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner for customers worldwide. Schaeffler's dedication to sustainability and innovation continues to drive its success in the competitive landscape.

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62

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

41

Industry Benchmark

Schaeffler's score of 62 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Schaeffler's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Schaeffler reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,089,398,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 194,982 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 8,975,510 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of about 13,890,930,000 kg CO2e. This represents a substantial increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 7,082,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 7,010,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 64,228,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 353,153,000 kg CO2e. Schaeffler has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution by 25% within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to achieving climate neutrality in its internal production by 2030, with a goal of eliminating 75% of production emissions by 2025. The company is also focused on renewable energy, aiming for 100% of its purchased power to come from renewable sources by 2024. Schaeffler's initiatives demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.

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Scope 1
153,892
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000,000
Scope 2
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0,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Schaeffler's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Schaeffler is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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